Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez

Montecristo. Groupo de Maestros. Though it may sound like an off-beat Spanish boy band, the Groupo de Maestros is the name of the blending geniuses behind many of Montecristo’s best blends. Combining for hundreds of years of tobacco experience, the Groupo de Maestros are more than capable of delivering a mind-alteringly good blend, and the Cuban-esque Pilotico really drives that point home.

Handmade in Nicaragua, the Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez honors a man who changed the world of tobacco twice-over. You may have not heard his name, but Pepe Mendez is responsible for getting better consistency and cleaner flavors out of tobacco for years. An Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper brings around leather, caramel, and walnut. While it does come with a high-price tag, Pilotico Pepe Mendez is one of the best releases this year, and I highly recommend you grab some for a special occasion.

I rarely rate cigars but this one is worth my time. I have never related to describing the smoke as “chewy” when reviewers have said that but on this cigar I do. Man what a great smoke! Voluptuous, meaty, chewy smoke with a delicious full body flavor profile that is quite different from other smokes I’ve had. I’m not really good at nailing the slight flavors people get off of the essence of the smoke, I’ll just describe it like this: this cigar was almost like having a delicious wild game dinner. Side note:, it’s probably best to eat a full meal before you smoke this. I found it to be a very stout cigar. Loved it!

Like many things these days, we tend to like in-your-face bombastics. This is not that and it’s refreshing! Some reviews basically complain about a “ho-hum” cigar but I find the flavors melded perfectly. Delicious medium smooth complexity in a perfectly burning, one-light, delightful stick! Medium strength. Humidored 3 months.

I don’t have a bunch of tasting notes or description but I can tell you that this was the best recent Montecristo tastings including the new epic. All the epic was not so epic this Cigaro was outstanding medium bodied very smooth very flavorful and Rich. Highly recommended!

This is an excellent cigar. It has everything one expects in a Montecristo; great construction,beautiful wrapper,perfect draw. Cool smoke with an easy retrohale,with just the right touch of leather. The only problem is the price. I got these on sale and will buy again, if on sale. For the regular price I’ll buy Opus X or Padron 1926. Still, it’s a fine cigar.

I bought these simply because it sounded like a deal. What a surprise! These have beeen excellent, probably the cigar in my humidor that I look forward to the most. The smooth delivery beginning to end, coupled with the great taste make these a mental vacation every time I light one up. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a top-notch smoking experience.

I'm an occasional cigar smoker and like to try different smokes, after the first one or two draws I knew this was a great tasting smoke. Its tasted lasted throughout the burn, the only drawback was it was it was a harder draw than normal and needed a couple of relights (but I tried it on the golf course) but the flavor could not be beat. I will savor the remaining order for special smokes.

A very nice cigar, a strong medium with an even burn and very good construction, which I have not always found in Montecristos over the past 15 years, despite being a favorite cigar brand of mine. This is a departure from their original and milder cigars. I would describe it as more "modern" in its taste and notes. It is both appealing looking and tastes consistent throughout. An very upscale golf cigar that is a nice change. I would recommend you try it, for sure.

I never hesitated when offered a chance to buy these excellent cigars from a favorite brand at a special price.
To me, these cigars are among the best from a legendary brand.
To date, they are possibly eclipsed only by the spectacular Espada for premium flavor offered by this line.
(Now to just get some Espadas at this price!)

Draw is too tight so I had to shove rods through them to get adequate smoke output. Flavors are boring. Nothing horrible about them but they're unmemorable, unremarkable and unsatisfying. They merely exist.

Montecristo lives up to their name again and again this one is just as great as the plitaum or the number 2 great draw great earthly tone a hint of spice and great finish smooth throughout the whole cigar thank you Montecristo

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